Social Question

Ape Hangers, yes or no?

This may have some probative value and not be total fluff. When it comes to motorcycle handlebars, in your opinion are Ape Hangers good, less safe, dangerous, does the height of the Ape Hanger make a difference such as shoulder height being better than above the shoulder? Does control suffer if one had to take evasive action to avoid an accident or hazard?

I’d hate to have to hang onto the handlebars with my hands way up high like that for a long ride. That can’t possibly be “comfortable” by any stretch of the imagination. And no, they couldn’t possibly be safe.

They are definitely less safe, they look ridiculous, and they are completely unnecessary. That said, you could say the same thing about the concept of a motorcycle in general.

It’s all in the preferences of the rider. Individuality is what makes us so awesome. So while I think ape-hangers are really freakin stupid.. I’m not gonna go so far as to condemn the use of them. Some people like them – shrug.